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House roll call 23 · 29th Congress · Dec 22, 1845

To elect a chaplain. No candidate received a majority. Votes for millburne are coded 1, for gurley, 2, for sprole, 5, for conner, 6, for juston, 7. Votes for

On Dec 22, 1845, the House voted 59–26. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 45–53, Others 46–8. 45 members voted against their own party.

During the 29th Congress (1845–1846), James K. Polk was president.

Yes
59
No
26
Did not vote
71
Date
Dec 22, 1845

By party

  • Democrats45 yes · 53 no · 44 didn’t vote
  • Others46 yes · 8 no · 27 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Voted present

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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